Gingerbread Chocolate Bundt Cake Christmas Wreath: A Cozy Delight
A delightful blend of gingerbread and chocolate, perfect for the holiday season.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttermilk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a bundt pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat the butter and sugars until fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla.
- Add the dry ingredients alternately with the buttermilk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients.
- Pour the batter into the prepared bundt pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow to cool for 10 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding chopped ginger or chocolate chips.
- Ensure the cake is completely cooled before frosting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Gingerbread, Chocolate, Bundt Cake, Christmas, Dessert